Welcome to the KVNO Arts Calendar!

 — dedicated to promoting the growth and appreciation of the arts in the Omaha community.

All Day

Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans

Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha

Something mystical has wandered into the garden… leaving giant footprints in its wake. From November 22, 2025 through May 18, 2026, step into a realm of imagination and come meet the colossal creations of Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans.

$11 – $18

THE NEGRO MOTORIST GREEN BOOK

Durham Museum 801 S 10th St, Omaha

The Negro Motorist Green Book offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America, and how the annual guide served as an indispensable resource for many African Americans in the United States.

$8 – $15
Ongoing

KANEKO- Under The Skin

KANEKO 1111 Jones St, Omaha

Every body holds a story. Delve beneath the surface to reveal the universal stories etched into skin, muscle, and bone.
From the collections of Karen and Robert Duncan and Kathryn and Marc LeBaron.

Gallery Hours: Thursday - Saturday 1 pm - 7 pm, Sunday 1 pm - 6 pm

$5 – $10

Peter Millett | Gestures

KANEKO 1111 Jones St, Omaha

Peter Millett: Gestures is on view at KANEKO from May 1 through September 6, 2026.
Sculpture, at its most essential, is a conversation between form and space, and few artists have sustained that conversation with as much patience and curiosity as Peter Millett.

$5 – $10

Therman Statom | Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno

KANEKO 1111 Jones St, Omaha

This exhibition runs from May 1 through September 26, 2026. Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno brings together new and recent work by Omaha sculptor and glass artist Therman Statom, one of the defining figures of the contemporary glass movement. The title points to the nature of the work itself: pieces that emerged from sustained studio practice, gathered here as a kind of personal inventory, objects that carry the accumulation of a long creative life.

$5 – $10

Hook, Line & Sustainable: A Two Part Crochet Series

Wick & Paper Studio 1252 Izard Plaza, Omaha

Crochet The Sustainable Way.
Ready to create a handmade original? Join local interdisciplinary artist Zaleski for a curated, two-part journey into the world of sustainable crochet. Whether you're a total beginner or looking to elevate your crochet game, this series focuses on the beauty of eco-conscious materials and a relaxed approach to learning.

$50

Modern Market

The Corner 302 N Front Street, Waterloo

Spring is calling… and it’s telling you to shop local. Join us for the Spring edition of our semi-annual Modern Market, where Nebraska small shops steal the spotlight! We’re transforming downtown Waterloo into an open-air, feel-good celebration of local — packed with 50+ carefully curated small businesses, great food + drinks, music, and all the spring vibes. Whether you’re on the hunt for something new, treating yourself, or just soaking up a fun Saturday out… this is your sign.

Free

Connections

Eisenberg Gallery at the J 333 South 132nd Street, Omaha

Exhibition explores the shared language of painting, quilting, and poetry-arts shaped by rhythm, repetition, and care. Across media, these works reveal a common impulse: to create meaning through color, pattern, and word. Together, they remind us that creativity is not rare or isolated but part of us all.

Free
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